Treitschke: His Life and Works(Routledge Revivals): Heinrich von Treitschke

by Heinrich von Treitschke, Adolf Hausrath

First published in English in 1914, this Routledge Revival is a reissue of Adolf Hausrath's edited His Life and Works . Treitschke remains one of the most important German historians of the nineteenth century. He is also famous for his nationalist sentiments and political career, rising to prominence during the period of Bismarck's unification of Germany. This work begins with an introductory biography of Treitschke by theologian Adolf Hausrath. It also contains english translations of eight seminal essays by Treitschke on international relations and German expansionism.

334 pages, Hardcover

First published November 25, 2009

About the author

Heinrich Gotthard Freiherr von Treitschke was a German historian, political writer and National Liberal member of the Reichstag during the time of the German Empire. He was an outspoken nationalist,[1] who favored German colonialism and opposed the British Empire. He also opposed Catholics, Poles, Jews and socialists inside Germany.